The Columns Weekly - Thursday, April 20, 2023 News From The Columns W&L in Full Bloom Washington and Lee’s campus is abloom thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round. W&L Students Showcase Original Research at Science, Society, and the Arts Conference The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting. Growing a Greener Future For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’06 and Amanda Green ’07, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand. Staniar Gallery Presents Delilah Montoya: Contemporary Casta Portraiture The solo exhibition will run from April 24 to May 25 in Staniar Gallery inside Washington and Lee University’s Lenfest Center for the Arts. Employee Accolades W&L Professor Publishes Book in English Translation with Full Annotations Hongchu Fu offers a look into the Yuan Dynasty under Mongol Rule in “Three Yuan Plays by Yang Zi.” Want to be recognized for your work or do you have a colleague who should be recognized for their accomplishments? Simply use the employee accolade submission form. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rice Wendy Rice is the Sr. Administrative Assistant (Team Lead) for Faculty Services in the School of Law.. Learn more about Wendy in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Meet a Colleague: Zach Nix Zach Nix is the technology integration coordinator within ITS. Learn more about Zach in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. View This Week's Scene on Campus Application Administrator Blake Shester plays with his band Datz Us Ramblers during the Law Alumni BBQ. View Photos Come Support the Generals! Plenty of lacrosse and conference championship tennis on the home schedule for the week ahead! Featured Social Media Site Follow W&L men's lacrosse as the postseason approaches! Make sure to follow all the university's social media channels for more information about happenings on our campus! Twitter - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Facebook - Washington and Lee University | Working at W&L Instagram - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Upcoming Events Scavenger Hunt: Family Activity Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reeves Museum of Ceramics Bring your kids to the Reeves Museum of Ceramics for a FREE Family Activity Day scavenger hunt inspired by our Pueblo pottery exhibition. State of Sustainability 1:30-2:30 p.m., Leyburn 119 Curious about our progress toward campus carbon neutrality? Wondering how much campus food waste gets composted? The “State of Sustainability,” presented by Jane Stewart, director of sustainability, will address W&L’s sustainability progress and plans. DeLaney Dialogues: Nathan Dean and Chantal Smith Noon-1 p.m. Leyburn 119 The DeLaney Center presents DeLaney Dialogues, a series of a series of curated exchanges about Southern race relations, culture, and politics. During an hourlong session, a presenter will offer fresh ideas about a regionally resonant theme. The audience engages both the speaker and their peers. Staniar Gallery Artist Lecture and Reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center This exhibition by Delilah Montoya is based on the artist's research into the racial categorizing that was expressed in 18th century paintings made in Spanish Americas known as “casta paintings.” Griffith Lecture: Russia-Ukraine: The Conflict and the Context 5:30-7 p.m. Northen Auditorium The Williams School cordially invites you as we welcome Ambassador (ret.) Ken Yalowitz, Robert S. Griffith, Jr. '52 Distinguished Visiting Scholar as he discusses "Russia-Ukraine: The Conflict and the Context." More Info The Low-Carbon Life: Our Transition from Fossil Fuel at Home and on the Road Noon-1 p.m. Leyburn 109 Since his retirement in 2021, W&L energy specialist Morris Trimmer has worked diligently to remove fossil fuels in his daily life. In “The Low-Carbon Life,” Trimmer will share highlights and insights from his personal journey toward a low-carbon lifestyle. A light buffet lunch will be provided. Register Tom Wolfe Weekend Keynote Address by Amor Towles 4:15 p.m. University Chapel Towles will discuss his most recent novel, “The Lincoln Highway,” which debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. More Info

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